This page will provide an overview of Virginia's Repossession Laws and what you should know if you've fallen behind on car payments. Vehicle repossession laws in Virginia are fairly simple.If you're having trouble making car payments, contact your lender as soon as possible. Don't wait for the company to repossess your car. Repo's Allowed: After 20 day "Right to Cure" letter from lienholder to debtor, repossession allowed without committing a breach of peace. The creditor can't repossess unless you are at least 10 days in default under the contract. There's something else that the other answers haven't addressed: Time. As in, the time it takes to process a vehicle. • Fill out your section of the mandatory Form 130-U. The buyer needs this to title the vehicle out of your name.